Marketing Spend: One Size Rarely Fits All

Marketing spend for a typical financial services firm varies based on company size, target market, and business goals.

Most financial firms allocate 7% to 10% of revenue to marketing, with digital-first firms spending on the higher end.

Here’s a breakdown of how that budget is typically distributed:

The Intelligizer: Curated Insights for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (2020|October)

In this monthly email you’ll find a handful of links to recently published web content (e.g., blogs, articles and podcasts), meant to be helpful and relevant to those running a business. Managing a business, especially a successful one, is no easy feat. Most of us welcome with open arms a little help from our friends,…

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The Intelligizer: Curated Insights for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (2020|September)

Happy end of summer, I’m looking forward to getting back to the office in the greatest city on earth. Greatly appreciate your feedback on this newsletter, which is why I’ve added a section to highlight some of the office spaces in Manhattan that I am currently working to fill in my role as a commercial…

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The True Cost of Co-Working

Co-working can be an attractive option for small and growing companies. For instance, a co-working lease/agreement can provide flexibility in terms of space constraints and may provide abundant amenities, such as ping pong tables, a gym and a decked-out kitchen with kombucha on tap. However, a businesses owner must weigh the positives as well as…

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Chepetech Meetup in Escazú, Cost Rica

Earlier this month while traveling in Costa Rica, I attended an entrepreneur community meetup in the heart of the country’s most-prominent metropolitan area, Escazú. The meetup was organized by Chepetech and the discussion was led by Marcela Ledezma, Director at Klap, which focuses on the payments sector in Latin America (LatAm). The region represents a…

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